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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-26

A Leading Warehouse Firm.

The firm of Harris, Gooch & Co.,
at their brick warehouse, has come
fully to the front and their trade has
grown surprisingly; in fact it has grown
so much that they will be compelled to
make an extension of 100 feet to their
now large and well lighted warehouse.
They are strict in their business, polite
and attentive to patrons and visitors,
and appreciative OF printers ink, and
are destined to become, and that at no
late dav,the leading warehouse firm in
the State. Their high averages indi-
cate it, their aim and push indicate it
the strictness they show in attention to
all little affairs of convenience show it,
and Judging from such things as have
heretofore brought success, there is no
risk in the statement that they are
going to be in the very front. They
worked up a splendid home trade last
year and it continues with them, and
the foreign trade that is now coming
in puts them among leading ware
housemen of our town; and the way
they are pleasing their customers insure
them an increase Of trade, as each man
carries the good news to his home oi
the high prices paid by Harris, Gooch
& Co. Readers of the GOLD LEAF
can do no better when they have a
load of tobacco to sell than to try this
enterprising firm with load and be
convinced that what is here said is true.
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Resolutions of Thanks.

The Henderson Musical Association held
its first meeting since their return from the
Petersburg May Festival on Monday night
last, and this has been their first opportu-
nifty to give public expression of their APP
probation of the warm-hearted hospitality
of which they were the recipients while in
the Cockade City; and the following resO-
lntiOns were unanimously adopted:
Rssotced l. That this Association hereby
returns its sincere thanks to their generous
hosts and to the citizens of Petersburg gen.
orally for the innumerable cOurtesieS which
were showered upon us while in their city.
2. That the thanks of this Association are
especially due to Mr.. II. Noltenius. the
Director of the Petersburg Association, for
the aid and encouragement which he has SO
freely given us from the inception OF our
Association, and without which we would
never have been able to participate in what
has been one of the most enjoyable Occa-
sionS in our history.
3. That the recollection of our visit t.
Petersburg and the hope of again meeting
our friends there at the next Festival will
furnish stimulus than which no stronger
could be had, for future effort on the part
of this Association.
4. That a copy of these resolutions be ten
dered the Henderson GOLD LEAF and the
Petersburg Inder-4ppeat for publication il
their columns.
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RAISE FINE TOBACCOI
No Other Pays II

Every planter knows it does not pay to raise
common tobacco; the markets Of the world
are overlooked and there is not demand
for it. 1t should be the aim of every one
then to raise fine tobacco and no Efforts
should be spared to that end. The stock OF
bright and fine tobaccos, are not to be had
ont of present crop to supply one-half Of the
demand; consequently many manufacturers
are using substitutes for our bright tobacco.
So this will be the year for our people to
make an extra effort to raise a fine crop
and in order to do this successfully, they
must plant their finest lands, prepare and
manure it we'll, and use judiciously the very
best Tobacco Fertilizers they can get
For the past fifteen years no Fertilizer has
been sold upon this market that has given
such fattering results and made half a,
much fine tobacco as Ober's Special tobacco
Compound. i; has stood the test year IL
and year out, wet or dry, and never disap.
points you. A large supply on hand.
ID. Y. COOPER.
apr. Il. Henderson, n. G.
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1.-TWO FISHERS"
[Contributed.l

Two Fishers went fishing
Upon bright May day;
Their Pony stumbled Ger stone
And then he ran away.
Long John was thrown upon the ground
And little Scotty too,
The little man got on his feet
And cussed that Pony blue.
He'd scratched his hands and tore his face
But still did not complain,
A nd if his minnows had been safe
He wouldn't Of cared grain.
But when he saw them on the ground
All scattered by his side,
He picked his empty bucket up,
And down he sat and cried"
Now you young man a warning take
From these Fishermen sublime,
Tis this: II whiskey you must drink
Don't mix it nary time.
j. L. II. NJ.
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Under and by virtue OF mortgage
from James b. White and Sarah A.
White. his wife, to me dated February,
1857, and recorded n Vance county, in
Book Is. page 500. I will sell for cash to
the highest bidder, et public auction, at
The Court House door in Henderson, at
IL o'clock, noon. on Monday, June s,
1857, the tract of land and i'm provements
thereon, conveyed aud described in said
mortgage, situate on William street. in
the town of Henderson, N. e., adjoining
the land of NJ rs. Maria A. Parhsm and
others. it being the same whereon said
James B. White and wife now reside,
reference being hereby made to said
mortgage for an accurate description OF
the same. This 5th May, 1887.
HAMILTON STEW ART,
Mortgagee.
By T. r. HICKS, Atty. may o. o.
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Drug Business for Sale.

We offer our stock of drugs, patent med
icines, store tixtures-all complete, for
sale. Stock new and fresh, selected by a
careful and competent druggist, and con-
reasonable terms, at better figures than
stock can be bought in New York city.
Reasons for selling. desire to engage in
other business, proprietor himself not
being professional druggist. Business we'll
established, with good patronage. A rare
opportunity is here offered some person to
engage in a good business in a live and
growing town. Possession given at once.
For further particulars, &C., apply to
may ga. A. NJ JORDAN & Co.
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Big Prices for You Tobacco

All grades of bright tobacco are selling for
the highest prices of the season. we have
lively demand for all granes. Bring US a
load of tobacco and we promise you top
notch prices for your tobacco, and rock
bottom on fertilizers, wagons and buggies
Now is the time and Cooper's warehouse al
Henderson the place to save money in sell
ing or buying.
asA- We have full supply of ODER.
Special Tobacco Compound and Raleigh
Standard Fertilizer on hand again this sea.
son. and will be glad TO furnish you. Low
est prices and reasonable terms. A large
lot ON hand and will supply you on reasona
BILE terms. ID. Y. COOPER,
apr. IA. Henderson, N. c.
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Keep Correct Time.

Having returned to my old stand in the
Young building, Garnet street, with a full
line of the best makes of Watches and
Clocks, together with nice assortment OF
Jewelry, Silyerware, Spectacles, &C., l
shall be glad to see and serve my friends
and former patrons. l will sell irst-class
articles as cheap as anybody, and will per-
sonally and promptly attend to any repair
ing intrusted to me. Shall be glad to have
my country friends call to see me when in
town, and be convinced cannot be under.
sold. Remember the man and the place.
Very Respectfully,
WlLMOT WOOD,
WATCHMAKER AND JEwELER,
Henderson, NC.
Cmay IL 3 II
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Two fine sets black walnut chairs for
sale low at ELKAN's.

HERE is what advertising has done for
California: The immigration to Califor-
MIA during the past year is reported to have
amounted to about 100, 900 persons. South
ern California got most of them, and it is
estimated that the money spent in adver-
Using that section has returned multiplied
by 1000. This is what has made Florida
to great extent, while the West owes it,
wonderful growth and development to
the virtue of printers ink in the hands of
shrewd, sensible and far-seeing men more
than to anything else. Why may moi
North Carolina, and the South with hel
vast inexhaustible natural resources. prof
it by this lesson?
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Messrs. Harris, Gooeh & Co., at the
ties of tobacco at satisfactory prices. With
one of the best arranged houses in the State,
and fair and liberal dealing, their trade
continues to grow. They are also selling
two of the most popular high grade tobacco
fertilizers on the market, the Piedmont"
and Durham Bull, both brands that
have given general satisfaction, and both
of which they are selling cheap. Those in
want of a guano they can rely on at the
cheapest possible rates will do well to give
them call. They will sell your tobacco
high and let you have guano cheap.
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r. sH,xss roK .Lt-Reaa u @ Davis.

IT SHINES FOR ALL.-Read L. G. Davis
new advertisement in this issue. His lamp
is filled with the oil of business, and shines
with the light of low prices, blazoning to
the public the fact he cannot be discounted
when it comes to dealing out genuine bar
gains to his customers, both as to quality Of
goods sold and reasonableness of prices.
While his lamp holds out to burn, he would
have the people know that they should,
each in his turn, see his stock and prices
low-believing he can save them money by
dealing with him.
.>@0N>~
J. II. Edwards Justice of the Peace has
moved his Office to the jnO. i Dung build
ing, Garnett street, opposite Pogue's fac
tory. may 70, o.
DoFF OUR DEIBy.-Not only does
our friend Lehman, of the popular and
"Old Reliable" Clothing and Shoe House
that bears.aloft his name, floating proudly
to the breeze upon the emblematic banner
of American liberty, know how to please
his customers by furnishing them always
| the best goods for the least money, but he
understands equally we'll how to cater to
the taste and necessities of a newspaper
man, now and then. And to his kindness
and liberality as displayed few days ago,
the editor is indebted for the cropn jewel
of his wardrobe outft-in the shape of a
stvlish and handsome stiff hat-that now
adorns his capillary on State occasions
Coming from Lehman's is sufficient guar.
antee of its superior quality, and that we
appreciate such kindness goes without
saying.
Ladies and childrens' fine shoes at prim
cost at ELKANs.
AN EFFECTIVE FORMULA FOR BOOMING
TowNs.-There is deal of sound reason.
Ing, quantity put, in the following para
graph:
Would you have a noted city ?--listen tt
this little ditty:-make improvements by
the score,-keep neat and tidy store,-act
in life a manly part,-have pushing ear
nest heart,-build good buildings paint
them, too, clean each street and avenue
advertise your business well-then if you
! have goods to sell, people will flock in tC
! trade that's the way that moneys made
and this city will, in time, be greater thar
| this little rhyme, aud, if thus our readers
| vote it, he greater than the bard who wrote
it.-Queen City, Texas, Rambler.
Rooms for rent over store. Prices rea
sonable. Apply to E. q. DAVIS.
| apr. Is, a.
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AA~0N\A-

VANCE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Court opened here yesterday. his Honor
Judge Merrimon presiding, who in an able
charge TO the Grand jury, of forty -five min
utes duration, explicitly delineated their
duties, and the Importance of their per.
Torrance. Business was conducted with
great decorum and dispatch, four criminal
cases being tried, with conviction and SEN
tence in each, together with the trying and
granting of two divorces. Space forhids a
detailed account of court proceedings ir
this issue. Next week we propose to give
everything of interest. At this writing
young Norwood, charged with the killing
of Strum some two weeks ago, is in cour
waiting the action of the Grand Jury, wht
as yet have not reached his case. He will
probably be tried at this term.
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NOticei

BY order of the Board Of Commissioners
of the town of Henderson, all persons hold
ing claims against the town, and orders on
the Treasurer Of the town, are hereby noti-
fed to present them to the undersigned
within ten days from date hereof so as to be
passed upon by the Auditing Committee
appointed for that purpose. This 18th,
May, 1887. +. A. WATKINS,
Scc'ty. Board Comm'rs.
Can be found in office of s. & e. Watkins
store. may 1872 o.
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For Tobacco Farmers.

W T. Cheatham & Co. have Tobacco fly
poison prepared for use in jamestown
weeds or artificial blossoms. 1t is certain
death to the fly. and therefore a preventa-
tive against worms. No tobacco grower
can afford to be without it, and but few can
prepare it in right proportion. Call and
get bottle when i'm town. % cts. worth
is sufficient for crop of twenty thousand.
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~~SSN
A Gard.

1t having been reported that have been
furnished money for use in carrying the
town of Henderson for prohibition in the
election to be held next month, l hereby
denounce such assertion as absolutely
false, originated and circulated for the
purpose of damaging the cause OF prohibit
ton. | have neither received nor been
rendered the use of money for any such
purpose from any one. L. HUNTER.
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Harness, Saddles, &c.

At my store Tin the Alley Building) you
will find complete stock of frst-class
HAND MADE Harness, Saddles, Brides,
Halters, &c. Also large lot of collars.
The only house in town that makes a spe-
cialty of hand made work. Everything war
promptly. LEE HOWARD, Mn'g'r.
Nav 10 T.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
n office !

Having qualified as administrators Of
the estate of George II. Ysncey, deceased,
all persons holding claims against sal 1
estate are notified to present them 10 me
or my attorneys, Day & Znllicoffer,
within twelve months from date hereof
or this notice Will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery; ard sll persons indebted
10 said estate must maks immediate pay
ment. This Nav %. 1887.
JANE G. YANCEY.
Adminis.ratrix OF q. orge III. Yaucey,
deceased. may 26-6 o.
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Fine Handmade Shoes

for ladies and gentlemen, Misses and
children. hats of every shade and de>
scriprion, gents' furnishing goods, neck
wear, silk umbrellas, parasois, trunks,
valises, &c In the line Of ladies', Misses
and chiIdreu's shoes, our stick Is sim
ply perfec', repre- >enting such celebrated
makes as n igler's, T.. =. Reeds and
others. On strictly fine shoes and slip
pers we take the lead. We have them la
many unique designs 70 make tho
honely foot shapely and the pretty foot
even more so. Patrons are pleased with
the quality Of our goods pleased with
the way they 1T the foot; pleased with
the wearing. and, best Of ali. pleased
with the prices. Call and inspect for
won
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For Gentlemen

we carry the nobbiest line OF hats. all
styles and shades. qualities and prices
prettiest and most complete assortment
OF peckwear and furnishing goods In
to wB; so pronounced by competent
judges. We have the best quality, best
made and hest fitting si.O0 shirt ever
sold In Henderson also an excellent
shirt for so cents. Equal to many sold
for st.o0. Call and see as when la need
Of anything In our lice.
Victoria Corn Plaster, dead shot for
corDs and buuiops. Warranted 20 take
the corn out without pain.
Thanking my friends and patrons for
past favors and hoping for . continuance
Of the same cordial relations In the
future, Very Respectfully,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-26
Watch Work.

Parties in need of work in my line can
now find ME in the O'Niel building, where
/ am prepared TO do all kind of jewelry re-
pairing promptly and satisfactorily. Watch
es and clocks a speciality. Each job guar
ranteed. Experience of twenty five years.
Respectfully,
may 26-1 ], DAN WHITLEY.
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CUT YOUR HEAD OFF

DAvE HAWKINS, THE OLDEST
- barber in Henderson, has an envi--
able reputation In the business. His
shop, over Currin's billiard saloon, Is
handsomely and comfortably fitted no.
and he gives an easy shave and q fash-
ionable hair cut.
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standard Fertilizer.

Confidently recommended to surpass any
thing on the market for the price. A
splendid fertilizer for fine bright tobacco.
Those who used it last season were delight
ed with its action. A large supply on hand
Before buying call and get prices and terms
D. Y. COOPER.
apr. IA. Henderson, n. c.
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Have you seen Elkan's 3 cent Lawns.

The prettiest calicoes ever brought to
Henderson, at III. ThomasOn's. New and
original Understanding like them ever
seen here before. Equal in appearance to
10 cent lawns. The ladies are invited to
call and see them. may II.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

sB-0ur friends throughout the country
will confer a favor by furnishing us with
any news of local or general interest that
may occur in their respective neighbOr-
hoods
Persons calling Or or writing to adver-
tfSers will please mention the GOLD LEAF
By so doing you will greatly oblige US,
while it will cost you nothing.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-26

A bright eye, clear skin, glowing fea-
lures, animated expression, and quick,
firm step. These are all secured by using
DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic.
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A. K. ANCLEA,
HENDERSON, N. c.
laug e. q

To make good tobacco you must use good
fertilizers. ID. 7. Cooper sells the best.
Ober's Special Compound and other ceIe-
brated goods that have stood the test for
years. Used BY the most successful grow
ers Of fine yelIOys tobacco.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-26

With all the modern improvements in
Photography, Newell is prepared to give
you first-class work at greatly reduced
prices. Have your picture taken while your
spring suit is new. may ia.
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Notice.

Having moved my Office to II. A. Draper
Cabinet Shop, parties wishing draying will
find me there when not at Depot
May, -, l. E:W. HARRIS.
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Photographs, in all styles, taken at New.
ellis Art Gallery. All work promptly and
satisfactorily executed at very low prices
Call at the Gallery, over Dorsey's store.
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Ladies', look to your own interest. We
are selling off our entire stock of new
Millinery at half value. Call at once.
Respectfully,
j. T.. CLARKE & Co.
Directed by Miss Thomas of Baltimore
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SHOULD NOT BE PUBLIC.-The action of
County Commissioners of Granville in Or
dering that the hanging of the negro Taborn
be public, is severely criticised by the
10rcllight and many of the citizens of Ok
ford, and justly so. The execution of a
human being has no business being public.
| If such spectacle had a tendency to deter
crime. then there might be some excuse fo1
public exhibitions of this kind, but when
such an event is made day for the gather
! ing of large crowds from every direction
time of great hilarity among a certain
| class-a regular 'pic-nic" occasion to them
then we say the morbid curiosity of de-
! PRAYED human nature to see being
swung off into eternity, should not be graf
flied
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No CABLE IN OURS, THANK YOU.-The
New York manager of Cable, wrote to
manager Burwell here to know if he could
arrange dates, &c. But Mr.. Burwell did
not think there was any one in Henderson
who wanted to see or hear the Southern
slanderer and traducer, and so he does not
come. We do not wish any man ill luck,
but the featuring tour of this man George
W. Cable through the South deserves to be
a dismal failure His colossal cheek in
coming amongst US on such an errand APP
pears to us to be very acme of impertinence
to say the least.
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Health Marks.

Ask to be shown the 8, and cent lawns
at ELKAN'S
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-05-26

When you want garden seeds, buy them
from Harris & Cos drug store. All their
seeds are fresh.
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CHILDREN DAY.-Owing to the fact
that the Superintendent and many of the
members of the Methodist Episcopal Sun
day-school were absent in Petersburg at
the regular appointed time, next Sunday
will be observed as Children's Day, and
an attractive and interesting programme
has been arranged for the occasion. The
exercises will consist of singing, reading,
recitatiOns, speeches, &C. Addresses will
be made by w. IL. P. Jenkins, Esq, Rev.
Frank L. Reid, editor Christian Adr0catc,
and others. The exercises will take place
in the afternoon at Burwell Hall.
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Some tins in the life of most every news
paper man, he has to face disagreeable
duty-a time when he must either seem to
censure the acts of his personal friends, or
prove recreant to the claim of impartially
he must, fom personal feeling, shirk duty,
or come out like man and perform it,
letting The consequences be what they may.
Nor is it always friendship alone for the
few that sometimes make the press silent.
The newspaper man, upon whose business
depends his daily bread, cannot be totally
Indifferent to pecuniary interest, cannot
afford to offend and lose a patron. Rec
ognizing these facts, and with the kindest
feelings for all who may think this article
could apply to them in the remotest degree,
we wish to say that no officer is excusable
for violation of palpable law, and thai
the people are entitled to publication OF
the receipts and disbursements of the town
of Henderson for the last two years. Thi:
is made more urgent from the fact that in q
speech made at the caucus in Lyceum Hall
a few days before the election, at which
were present, the mayor, clerk and treas
urer, prominent speaker stated the cor
poration was out of debt while now
rumor says quite the contrary. 1t is ais
subjecs of remark that while the United
States authorities are arresting parties IL
. our midst for the violation Of national la W
the same, and other parties are openly and
continuously violating like laws of tn,
State. county. and town, with no inter
! ference on the part of our officers. Whetbe
the laws be right or wrong Is a matter tn
officer has nothing to do with. His oath o
! Office requires him to execute them as the.
are on the statute books, and unless thi
| il looked to more effectively. We need no
expect compliance with the law.
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J. A.STALLlNCS,

J. "A. 81 ALLlNUO,
-IN
w. NJ. & C. WATKINS BUILDING,
Next Door to Cooper & Mitchell.
My entire stock is new; just bought
in New York this season; everything
carefully selected by myself, consisting
of Dry Goods, Notions, White Goods,
Dress Goods and Ladies Fine Shoes.
Don't fail to come and see my I'M
laundried Jewel Shirt, made of New
York Mills Muslin, reinforced back and
front, with the latest patent improve
ments attached. ! am now receiving
new lot of White Goods, which am
able to offer cheaper than ever before.
l promise my friends and customers
full value received for every dollar
spent with me.
Very truly, your friend,
II. A. STALLINGS,
| HENDERSON, N. G..